RADIATION PROTECTION ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (S1): 121-125.

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Discussion on several problems of radiation accident emergency for uranium mine and associated radioactive mine

GAO Siyi1, YANG Chun2, XIE Shujun1, LIAO Yunxuan1, ZHANG Ailing1, LI Guanghui1   

  1. 1. Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 102455;
    2. Department of Nuclear Facility Safety Regulation, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100006
  • Received:2023-11-23 Online:2024-11-20 Published:2024-12-26

Abstract: This paper analyzes laws, regulations, and standards related to radiation accidents. This paper clarified the concepts related to nuclear accidents, radiation accidents, radiation contamination incidents, and abrupt environmental incidents, as well as their relationships. Radiation contamination incidents and radiation accidents are considered to have the same implication. Suggestions have been put forward to strengthen the management of emergency plans for radiation accidents in uranium mines and associated radioactive mines, conduct risk assessments for radiation accidents in uranium mines and associated radioactive mines, and promote emergency drills for radiation accidents in uranium mines and associated radioactive mines, for reference by relevant departments and practitioners.

Key words: radiation accidents, uranium mine, associated radioactive mine

CLC Number: 

  • TL73